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Ben Jennings on rising Covid cases and New Year’s Eve – cartoon
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Global Covid-19 cases top 1 million for third day in a row as Omicron spreads, forcing nations to rethink quarantine rules
More than 1.63 million people worldwide were reported to have Covid-19 on Wednesday, the third day in a row with more than a million infections, as the Omicron variant continues…
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Two years into the pandemic, I’ve learned how to make a virtue of uncertainty | Chibundu Onuzo
December in Lagos should have been the highlight of my year. But when plans were cancelled I turned to a new trait: resilience I planned to be in Lagos this…
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China to create buffer zones at border cities to curb outbreaks
China will set up buffer zones in border cities as part of its latest moves to battle imported cases of Covid-19 while protecting the economy.The policy comes as China works…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms 14 new imported cases; Cathay Pacific gets 2-week ban for Toronto and Los Angeles routes after infections among passengers
Hong Kong confirmed 14 new imported coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with flights from Toronto and Los Angeles operated by the city’s flagship carrier suspended for two weeks after carrying infected…
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Covid news live: infections hit record highs across Europe; New Zealand reports first community exposure to Omicron
The UK, France, Portugal, Greece and Denmark break new daily cases records; New Zealand confirms its first community exposure to Omicron found in a fully vaccinated arrival from the UK…
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Covid news live update: test positivity rates soar as nation records more than 18,000 cases; AMA says it asked government for testing plan ahead of reopening
Australia records 18,243 Covid cases as NSW infections top 11,000; AMA says it asked government for testing plan when Australia opened up; labs ‘running at capacity’; Scott Morrison calls rapid…
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Run on rapid antigen tests leaves Australian governments scrambling for supplies
Shortages raise concerns as Covid cases surge and authorities plan changes to testing regime Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates Perrottet stands by decision to ease restrictions…
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New Zealand reports first community exposure to Omicron
A fully vaccinated person who arrived on a flight from the United Kingdom spent two days in the community before the infection was detected Coronavirus – latest updates See all…
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Major Australian musicals cancel shows as more than 90 performers contract Covid
Hamilton, Come From Away, Jagged Little Pill, A Chorus Line, Frozen the Musical and Opera Australia disrupted by major outbreaks as Sydney festival show Qween Lear cancels entire run Follow…